WD P40 Game Drive SSD powered by SANDISK

2 TB
CHF102.50/1TB
25Ratings
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Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
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Stylish design, hardcore gaming: with the powerful WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard gives you full control over the LED lighting for a personalized gaming experience (Windows only). This high-performance SSD storage features lightning-fast speeds in a compact and shock-resistant package that you can easily take anywhere.

Your game in the right light: Customize the RGB lighting of your SSD. With the downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), you can showcase your own style and make every game a personal experience.

The kickstart for warp speed: Outpace the competition in matches with a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 interface and speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s.

Own and dominate anywhere: Thanks to its compact form factor, your game library is always easy to take on the go.

Store more, play more: Even the latest and most storage-hungry titles can be installed and ready to go with capacities of up to 2 TB.

Portable for on-the-go: This rugged and portable SSD is backed by the reliability of WD_BLACK. Shock-resistant from drops of up to two meters, it is ideal as mobile gaming storage.

Key specifications

Exact USB ports
USB-C 4 (1x)
USB ports
USB-C
Write transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Read transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Item number
21377354

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
WDBAWY0020BBK-WESN
Release date
23.6.2022
Sales rank in Category External SSD
65 of 732

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
2 TB
USB ports
USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-C 4 (1x)
Read transfer speed
2000 MB/s
Write transfer speed
2000 MB/s

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB Type-C to USB Type-A, USB Type-C to USB Type-C

Product dimensions

Length
10.70 cm
Width
5.08 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Weight
78.50 g

Package dimensions

Length
17.70 cm
Width
14.40 cm
Height
4.50 cm
Weight
207 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Samsung
    0.4 %
  • 2.SANDISK
    0.4 %
  • 2.WD
    0.4 %
  • 5.Transcend
    0.5 %
  • 6.Lexar
    0.6 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Samsung
    4 days
  • 6.SANDISK
    4 days
  • 8.Kingston
    5 days
  • 8.LaCie
    5 days
  • 10.WD
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.SANDISK
    0.9 %
  • 6.Crucial
    1 %
  • 7.WD
    1.1 %
  • 8.Kingston
    1.2 %
  • 8.Kioxia
    1.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good86/100
Very good90/100
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PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • PositiveSuper performance
  • PositiveRGB lighting
  • PositiveFor Windows, Mac OS and games consoles
  • Positive5 years manufacturer's warranty
  • NegativeNoticeably hot under load
  • NegativeRather rare USB interface standard

The external SSD WD_Black P40 Game Drive appeals to gaming fans with its RGB lighting alone. However, it can also impress demanding gamers with its impressive performance. The fact that it heats up under load is probably more acceptable than the comparatively high prices that the manufacturer charges for the model series.

This test report belongs to a different type: P40 Game Drive SSD powered by SANDISK (1 TB)
Very good92/100
gamezoom.netSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • Positivevaluable housing
  • Positivecompact
  • Positivemodern technology
  • PositiveVery good (everyday) performance
  • PositiveLow heat generation
  • PositiveCable and adapter included in the scope of delivery
    Good79/100
    Rank 7 out of 40Stiftung WarentestExterne SSD-Festplatten im TestReleaseMarch 2024

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